A Publication of the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga Volume 21 Number 4 December 2007 A Publication of the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga Volume 21 Number 4 December 2007 Chai Nite 2008 is on January 26. Chai Nite 2008 is on January 26. Look for an insert in this issue! Look for an insert in this issue! Community Menorah Rabbi Brad Hirschfield Community Menorah Scholar-in-ResidenceRabbi Brad Hirschfield Lighting and Dinner Scholar-in-Residence Lighting and Dinner Community members are welcome to attend any orCommunity all of these members events for are no welcome cost. to attend Wed. December 5, 6:30 p.m. Transportationany or all ofavailable these events with advance for no cost. notice. Wed. December 5, 6:30 p.m. RSVPsTransportation REQUIRED available with advance notice. Jewish Cultural Center [email protected];RSVPs REQUIRED 493-0270, ext. 10. Jewish Cultural Center [email protected]; 493-0270, ext. 10. Featuring the Chattanooga Girls Choir! Featuring the Chattanooga Girls Choir! Schedule of Events Bring your own menorah and we’ll light the second Jew Crew EventSchedule – From The ofMaccabees Events to Bringcandle your of own Chanukah menorah as and a community. we’ll light the second Christmakuh:Jew Crew WhoEvent Are – FromWe? The Maccabees to Enjoy a deliciouscandle of kosherChanukah dinner as a and community. time with Sunday,Christmakuh: December 2 Who Are We? friends.Enjoy Activities a delicious and kosher gift bags dinner for the and kids! time with 12:15Sunday, p.m. Mizpah December Congregation 2 friends. Activities and gift bags for the kids! 12:15 p.m. Mizpah Congregation Please RSVP to Carole McNabb Community-Wide Event – You Don’t Have to 493-0270,Please ext.10 RSVP or [email protected]. to Carole McNabb Be WrongCommunity-Wide For Me to Be Event Right: – YouFinding Don’t Have to Before 493-0270, December ext.10 5: or$7/adult [email protected]. $4/kids 6-12 FaithBe Without Wrong ForFanaticism Me to Be Right: Finding On DecemberBefore December 5: $10/adults 5: $7/adult $7/kids $4/kids 6-12 6-12 Sunday,Faith December Without 2 Fanaticism On DecemberKids five 5:and younger $10/adults free $7/kids 6-12 6:00 Sunday,p.m., Jewish December Cultural 2 Center Kids five and younger free 6:00 p.m., Jewish Cultural Center Visa/MC accepted Women’s Event – Why I Am A Feminist: A Visa/MC accepted TraditionalWomen’s Jewish Event Approach – Why I Am A Feminist: A Thousands Convene at Nashville’s Monday,Traditional December Jewish 3 Approach Thousands Convene at Nashville’s Noon,Monday, Mizpah December Congregation 3 Opryland for United Jewish Noon, Mizpah Congregation CommunitiesOpryland General for United Assembly Jewish Leadership Event - Jewish Leadership in the 21st Cen- Communities General Assembly tury:Leadership Challenges Event and Opportunities - Jewish Leadership in the 21st Cen- Monday,tury: December Challenges 3 and Opportunities 6:30 Monday,p.m., B’nai December Zion Synagogue 3 6:30 p.m., B’nai Zion Synagogue Young Leadership – From Addis Ababa to Chattanooga:Young Leadership Why We –Do From What Addis We AbabaDo to Tuesday,Chattanooga: December Why4 We Do What We Do 8:00 Tuesday,a.m., Beth December Sholom Congregation 4 8:00 a.m., Beth Sholom Congregation

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What It Means to be ONE

by Warren Dropkin Federation Board Chair [email protected]

Similarly, community leaders at each of the congregations and organizations have taken an active role in assisting the Federation with this year’s Israel Day celebration. It’s a show of perfect “We Are One- This month I want to highlight a couple of programs that truly exemplify ness”: community leaders and volunteers coming together to plan and the “We Are One” theme that I’ve talked about so much: the Yom implement, followed by the community at large coming together to HaShoah commemoration and our Israel Day celebration. celebrate. On Sunday, April 27, the community came together for our Chattanooga is home to an amazing Jewish community—one annual Yom HaShoah commemoration. There was a reading of names, that works together as one to ensure we remain strong and united. candle lighting, and music. Dr. John Steinberg, Holocaust Educator This month I want to feature another outstanding volunteer. and Chair of the Department of History and Philosophy at Austin Peay Sanford Winer has chaired the Jewish Film Series in Chattanooga since State University, spoke. The event was well-attended and the sense of its inception seven years ago. He puts untold hours into selecting the community was deep and palpable. films, securing corporate sponsors, and garnering community support. Coming up May 4th we will celebrate Yom HaZikaron (the Sanford makes sure we are treated to only the best quality films, the Israeli version of our Memorial Day) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israeli best food, and, this year, the best quality chairs! That’s right: new, Independence Day). As a part of our annual celebration of Israel, we comfortable chairs were recently purchased for the Jewish Cultural will be adding a unique Israeli flavor to the festivities. We will begin our Center thanks in no small part to Sanford. Thank you, Sanford, for your afternoon with a 4:00 p.m. Commemoration and Torch Lighting and then incredible work with the Film Series, and for your overall dedication to transition into our Yom Ha’Atzmaut program – an Israeli style celebration the Federation. filled with arts and crafts, cooking, face painting, and even a rousing game of “Jewpardy,” all in honor of Israel’s 66th birthday. What makes these events unique is the input, cooperation and collaboration that goes into them. Our rabbis play a large role in helping create—and participating in—a meaningful Yom HaShoah program.

Best Practices for Worst Case Scenarios

by Michael Dzik the newspaper. Choosing whether—and how—to respond requires Federation Executive Director a great deal of thought and consideration; often the CRC calls on the [email protected] national Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA). Depending on the issue, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is also another great CRC resource. With the announcement of the National Socialist Movement (NSM) marching in Chattanooga to coincide with Yom HaShoah, the leadership of the CRC, along with our local rabbis, convened Although not the most glamorous of committees, the Federation’s to discuss how to best respond, from both a security perspective Community Relations Committee (CRC) is one of the more important (there were two Bat Mitzvot in the community that weekend) and ones. Many of you may not have even heard of it. Let me explain. from a community relations perspective. After consultation with the The CRC has a multitude of responsibilities. It works to ensure the ADL and our local leadership, it was decided that we should have no separation of Church and State, usually here within our public schools. formal response or comment. It provides our local school administrations (public and private) with Why? First, we believe that the NSM’s primary mission is to yearly Jewish calendars and informs schools of when Jewish students create a stir and garner the attention of the news media. By not doing may be missing classes for holidays. The CRC also meets with the anything publically, we add no fuel to their fire. Second, we felt that Hamilton County Superintendent several times a year to keep the lines of this was not just a Jewish issue, but a humankind issue. The NSM is communication open and to head off any possible problems. Although I a hate group, simple as that. We won’t dignify them with a response. always encourage parents to work with their child’s teacher and school Instead of focusing on the hate, however, what we’ve done is to reach principal first, I am always available to reach out to the superintendent as out to our friends in the community, churches and clergy included, necessary. and ask for them to support our Jewish community and our stance on Another job of the CRC is to monitor (and sometimes respond the NSM. Which they have done. Ironic, isn’t it, that a hate group has to) articles in the newspaper. On rare occasions it might also be called on helped us grow closer to other faiths and community groups? to respond to other forms of news media. We evaluate these on an article Want to get involved? The CRC is always looking for by article basis, taking into consideration both the subject matter and the community minded people to serve on this committee. The issues we author. In general the CRC has chosen not to respond to extremist rants or tackle are of all sizes. Your perspective is important. If you’d like to views. On occasion we have taken a proactive approach to what we believe consider joining this committee, please don’t hesitate to reach out to is an impending extremist threat, by writing letters or op-ed articles to me. We’d love your engagement! 2 The Shofar May 2014 FEDERATION PROGRAMS product sales. It was a huge challenge, one she plans to replicate this coming An Invitation, and a Challenge year. by Ann Treadwell Aviad Sella is the Southeast Regional Co-Chair of P2G. He opens Program Director his amazing home (designed by his architect wife) to Partnership visitors. He is passionate about music, and supported the creation of a music CD [email protected] by musicians from the Southeast and Israel, to culminate during the 15th People to People, Living Bridge, Get anniversary of our partnership. He is adamant that there should be at least Connected!, Youth Leadership: these are just a few one program each year that is proposed and implemented by volunteers. of the programs the Federation helps support through I sat next to our new regional director, Hana Sirkis-Katz during the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Partnership dinner one night in Charlotte just as we were beginning the steering 2GETHER (P2G). The purpose of P2G is to promote, committee meeting. Hana has been involved with our Consortium for just encourage, and develop cohesion among Jewish three months, but has been with JAFI for many years. We talked about our communities in Israel and overseas by creating children, the diversity of the southern United States, and our hopes for the revitalized, ongoing and meaningful engagement Partnership. between members of these communities--an I admit – I sometimes struggle with my support of Israel. I don’t engagement based on mutual endeavor and shared always agree with the politicians, or the religious leaders, or the military, or Jewish identity. the media. But I love the tenacity, the chutzpah and courage of the Israeli Ok, I know what you’re thinking: Lots of words. So let’s talk people. people. Dorit Zini was like a big sister to me when I was in Israel for the I challenge you not to just say you support Israel, but to find a Partnership’s 10th anniversary two years ago. Forgiving my almost non-existent personal connection with the people of Israel. Sign-up to be one of the Hebrew, Dorit shepherded me throughout Jerusalem, helped me purchase food, three teachers from Chattanooga to go to Israel on the Teacher’s Exchange and taught me the fine art of negotiating, all with patience and laughter. this winter. Encourage your 9th – 11th grader to participate in the summer But Dorit has a bigger role than sistering me: because Israel doesn’t exchange program, or ask our shlicha over for a meal. You have two have the same structure for donating to non-profit causes as the United States, opportunities to celebrate Yom Ha`atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) she is working to create an entity for Israel-based funding to benefit P2G this year. On Thursday, May 1 at the Flying Squirrel, Galit Mor, an Israeli programs. With $250, and the help of some visiting Consortium members, Dorit singer travelling through the U.S., will sing during Happy Hour (think and the Israeli volunteers raised their first $2,500 through small events and pomegranate martinis!). And on Sunday, May 4th come to the Jewish Cultural Center where we will honor the fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, and Ori Naftaly Concert then celebrate, Israeli-style, with cotton candy, face painting, pita making, March 29, JCC Jewpardy (that’s Jeopardy with a Jewish twist), family pictures in Israel (using a green screen) and an Israeli dinner complete with brand new menu Produced by Young Leadership items. What are you waiting for?

May 2014 The Shofar 3 FEDERATION PROGRAMS Community Events Well-Being Film Series Screenings: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Aftermath Middle Eastern (Belly) Dancing A gothic tale of intrigue in which two brothers uncover a dark secret which Jillanna Babb-Cheshul of Merry Bellies teaches this drop-in, one-hour, very fun forces them to confront the history of their family and hometown. class, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Pay as you go. $5/class. For information, contact April 30 at 7:00 493-0270, ext. 10; [email protected]. Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story Film features priceless archival footage of his performances, including The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Expand Your Mind May 7 at 7:00p.m. Foreign Policy Supper Club Bethlehem No Foreign Policy Supper Club in May This film tells the story of the complex relationship between an Israeli Secret Service officer and his teenage Palestinian informant. Noon Nosh with Hadas Peled May 14 at 7:00 Tuesday, May 20 at 12p.m. Kidon TOPIC TBA Imagines the cloak and dagger puzzle behind the real-life assissination of a Hamas leader. WE NEED YOUR HELP! May 21 @ 7p.m. Pour Le Femme: May 28 at 7:00 pm Please remember to RSVP for Jewish Federation programs The unexpected arrival of a brother who supposedly perished during Your RSVP helps us to prepare the right amount of food so that WWII upsets the lives of a Jewish tailor and his pretty bride no one is left out and nothing goes to waste. May 28 @ 7p.m. There are three easy ways to respond: 1. use the RSVP form at www.jewishchattanooga.com 2. call 493-0270, ext. 10 3. email [email protected]. Prefer a vegetarian meal? Just let us know in advance. Thanks for helping us serve you better!

Kitchen Tables: Memories of Growing Up Jewish in Chattanooga Community Reception May 15 @ 5:30 Exhibit dates May 15-July 18 Happenings with Hadas (Israeli Shlicha) Celebrate Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut at the Jewish Cultural Center No cost to attend the Yom HaZikaron יום הזיכרון We remember & honor Israel's fallen soldiers and victims Commemoration of terrorism Cost for Israeli By their death, they dinner: $25 per family, $8 per person, have given us life children age 7 and under are free. Sunday, May 4 4:00 PM Commemoration Serving : bourekas, Yom HaZikaron falafel, Israeli 4-6:00 p.m. JCC 4:30 PM Torch Lighting & I-FEST salad, hummus, Yom Ha`Atzmaut sandwiches. Fun for Join us to celebrate Israel’s rsvp@ all ages! 66th Independence Day! jewishchattanooga. ,com or 493-0270 יום העצמאות ext. 10. 4:30 Israeli dinner & entertainment Bedouin Tent & Taboon & Pita making C otton Candy Face Painting Dunking Booth A rts & Crafts Family Pictures in Israel Popcorn Host Participants Chuck Rabbi Tendler, Steven Sherman 5:15 Israel Rabbi Tepper, TBA

Rosenthal Rabbi Perlstein, David Sachsman

4 The Shofar May 2014

יום הזיכרון We remember & honor Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism By their death, they have given us life Sunday, May 4 Yom HaZikaron 4:00 PM Commemoration 4-6:00 p.m. JCC Yom Ha`Atzmaut 4:30 PM Torch Lighting & I-FEST Fun for Join us to celebrate Israel’s all ages! 66th Independence Day! יום העצמאות 4:30 Israeli dinner & entertainment Bedouin Tent & Taboon & Pita making C otton Candy Face Painting Dunking Booth A rts & Crafts Family Pictures in Israel Popcorn Host Participants Chuck Rabbi Tendler, Steven Sherman 5:15 Israel Rabbi Tepper, TBA

Rosenthal Rabbi Perlstein, David Sachsman

FEDERATION PROGRAMS Chattanooga State Choir at Noon Nosh March 18, JCC

Community Dinner and Music Program in Memory of Preparing for Kitchen Tables Exhibit Justine Jacobs March 31, JCC

Above: Ann Treadwell, Federation Program Director, and Karen Diamond, Program Committee Chair, collaborate on Above, l-r: Harvey Jacobs, Margaret Ann Randolph, Ann materials for Kitchen Tables: Memories of Growing Up Jewish Ryland, and Jay Craven in Chattanooga, which opens May 15 at the JCC.

22 121 Number of trips the chair Number of new chairs at the salesman made to the JCC with Jewish Cultural Center. chairs for us to try Holy Sit!

May 2014 The Shofar 5 FEDERATION SOCIAL SERVICES What I’ve learned, however, is that the things that seem scary Flying Monkeys and and incomprehensible can be faced if we are well prepared. Many of my friends are at the age where they are facing life with aging parents. the Scary Landscape They aren’t prepared and they don’t know what to expect, and like me of Aging so long ago, they feel the hot tears welling up in their eyes and wish they could run away. They are afraid. by Amy Boulware As a geriatric social worker one of the best services I can Social Services Director provide to our community is availability. I can help guide you through [email protected] the maze of changing dynamics you and your family will face as -Senior Programming your parents age. And I can help you take a proactive approach, so -Intergenerational Programming that crises are averted. The comfort that comes -Family Support from talking to someone who knows the ropes is -Community Partnering immeasurable. Just think of me as the good witch, -Friendly Visits there to guide you in the face of the flying monkeys. -Excursions Together we will face the unknown with courage, -Advocacy heart, and brains.

I remember the day vividly. I was seven years old and my best friend Lynn had invited me to go see The Wizard of Oz. Her grandfather was treating us to a big girl afternoon Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make cards for the social services team. Hannah out. At lunch we sat on the high stools in a tiny burger Beker, Sandy & Ben Tabakin, Janet & George Sivils joint and spent more time spinning around in circles and Danise Birchfield. Thank you also to Jackie than actually eating. We could hardly contain our excitement about Rosenfeld for coordinating. the movie. I didn’t really know anything about it; I just knew that, according to Lynn, who had seen it before, it was going to be great.

At the theater Lynn’s grandfather bought us popcorn and cokes, we found our seats, and the movie began. When the wicked witch first appeared I was scared but handling it. But when the flying monkeys arrived I came unglued. They scared me to death. I could feel the hot tears welling up in my eyes. I didn’t want to cry, but I couldn’t stop myself. Lynn’s grandfather patted my shoulder. “Are you ok?” he whispered. Eyes squeezed shut, I shook my head no. He took my hand and escorted me out to the lobby. And though he tried more than once to take me back into the movie, there we sat for the rest of the time, while Lynn stayed inside. This was not the first time Lynn had proved herself more grown up than I was. She was the first to ride a bike without training wheels, the first to spend the night at a friend’s house for the whole night (without having to call her mom to pick her up early), and the first to bake cookies with only limited supervision. In my seven year old mind she was the essence of cool and I was not. But she wasn’t the sort of girl to rub it in my face. About our differences too, she was very mature. I am confident that each of us can point out that person in our life who we thought was more worldly than we were or possessed the secret to life. The person who somehow knew how to face the frightening and not show the fear.

Take Home Chef Alice Goss-Morgan’s “Bowls of Love” Purchase matzo ball soup or chili for just $4 for a one-bowl container or $8 for a two- bowl size. Call ahead to reserve; we do run out. Contact Ann Treadwell (do not call the kitchen directly), 493-0270, ext. 13; [email protected] to get your order packaged and ready to go!

6 The Shofar May 2014 ALEPH BET CHILDREN’S CENTER

by Vicki Cathcart Aleph Bet Children’s Center Director/ PJ Library Coordinator [email protected] Shabbat Visitor Appreciation Day Friday, May 16 Please join us as for this special program when we thank our Shabbat Visitors Jewish Cultural Center Lobby 9:30 a.m.

Usborne Book Fair and Origami Owl Sale Spring Fling Fun Delivers Thursday, May 15, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Spring Fling was a huge success thanks to the children’s Book Fair continues: performances, dedicated teachers, wonderful volunteers and families, Friday, May 16, 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. generous supporters, and Jewish Federation board and staff.

Aleph Bet thanks the following individuals, organizations, and businesses for donating over 80 prizes for the raffle, silent auction, and live auction. 4 am Marketing and Connect Marketing Adam James Aleph Bet Children’s Center Alice Goss-Morgan and the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga Ankar’s Hoagies (Hwy 58) Audrey Eves and Studio 59 Balance B’nai Zion Gift Shop Bob and Rita Brook Caroline Kaplan Charlotte’s Web Community Pie Creative Discovery Museum David Foreman Project East Hamilton Dentistry-Dr. Benjamin C. Perry EPOC Fitness Four Bridges Massage and Bodywork Get Built Goodhew Hadas Peled Thank you to the following families for their donations to Aleph Bet: Hamilton Family Dentistry-Dr. Bradley Brewer, D.D.S. Irv Ginsburg The Dacoregio Family: stickers, highlighters, pencils Jason and Vicki Cathcart Massage Envy @Hamilton Place The Parker Family: stickers and pipe cleaners Mellow Mushroom Wish List: Cotton balls, wireless keyboards (3-4), stickers, Bingo markers, IPAD, Meryl Stark gift cards to Aldi, School Box, Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, or Lowe’s. Milk & Honey Penny Murray and Mitch Au Rabbi Susan Tendler and Hannah Sadoff Rachel Privett Aleph Bet Children’s Center, a program of the Jewish Ralph and Virginia Murray Federation of Greater Chattanooga, aims to provide an Rhiannon Nelson, Origami Owl Designer educational, interactive and developmentally appropriate Rib & Loin preschool program that is enriched by Jewish traditions Shallowford Family Dentistry-Dr. Charles Ankar, D.D.S. and values and implemented by a trained, dedicated, and Taco Mamacita nurturing staff. Tangerinas At the Jewish Cultural Center Tennessee Aquarium 5461 North Terrace Road 37411 The Kugel Kitchen (Amy Snetman) (423) 893-5486 The Lowe Family Urban Stack Burger Lounge Aleph Bet is recognized by Director: (423) 493-0270, ext. 18 Whitney Blankenbaker the State of Tennessee for its [email protected] commitment to good health www.aleph-bet.com May 2014 The Shofar 7 CHATTANOOGA JEWISH CONGREGATIONAL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Have a “Field Day” With school program at 11:30 celebrating the students, madrichim and teachers. Respect and Love I would like to take this opportunity to say “kol ha kavod” to the four madrichim, our teacher assistants at CJCRS who will be graduating from high by Ronni Charyn, Director school later this month. First to Jessie Fine, who graduated in December and [email protected] has been a college freshman since January. I am pleased to announce that 892-6175 Jessie will be returning to CJCRS. Ryan Whited, Danielle Simms and Avery Schulman, all graduating seniors, have spent four years as madrichim at the What is Lag B’Omer? Lag B’Omer is CJCRS; they leave with a plethora of skills to take with them on their next the thirty-third day of the Omer, or the educational journey. counting of the forty-nine days between “Todah Rabah” to our rabbis and teachers for a wonderful educational Pesach and Shavout. It is a holiday which year. I want to especially thank the following teachers who will not be celebrates Jewish education. Rabbi Akiva returning in the fall: Joanna Nash, our mishpachot and preK teacher, Jason and his students practiced “Torah L’Shma,”learning Torah for the love of Hillner, our second grade teacher, and Alex Rose, our madrichim advisor. learning, by celebrating texts, stories, legends and lore, and expanding and These three wonderful people were exemplars of Jewish teaching and challenging existing thought. mentorship for all of our children. It is traditional on Lag B’Omer to spend time outside, enjoying a Our CJCRS learning will continue Sunday, August 10th, our first day “field day” with bonfires and archery. Why? One explanation is that the back, when we will meet at B’nai Zion Synagogue. Please check calendar students of Rabbi Akiva suffered a plague because they did not treat each below for dates when student and adult education classes will begin. other morally, and the plague stopped on Lag B’Omer. This holiday is a reminder to treat each other with respect and to “ohev zeh et zeh” : to love CJCRS CALENDAR one another. 2014/2015 at B’nai Zion Fun and Learning at CJCRS The last day of CJCRS this year will be May 4th. Our ISJL fellow, Congregation rd Adam Wassell from Jackson, Mississippi will be with us for the morning. He (August 3 & January th has a wonderful program for teachers and students alike. There will be an all 4 : in-service days)

A Day of Remembrance Aug. 10th Jan. 11th Aug. 17th Jan.18th by Adam Wassell, Education Fellow Aug. 24th Jan. 25th Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life Sept. 7th Feb.1st [email protected], (601) 362-6357 Sept. 14th Feb. 8th

Sept. 21st Feb. 22nd What is remembrance? Sept. 28th Mar. 1st According to the Merriam–Webster dictionary, it is something that is done or made to honor the memory of a person, thing, or event. Each year, Jewish Oct. 19th Mar. 8th communities all across the world gather together to honor the memory of the six million Jews lost in the Holocaust. We light candles, sing songs, and Oct. 26th Mar.15th congregate in large numbers to show support for people we have never met – simply because our spiritual bonds and religious upbringings connect us. Nov. 2nd Mar. 22nd In the years leading up to the Holocaust, the world was in a fragile Nov. 9th April 12th state. It was recovering from a hard-fought world war that left many countries weak and their citizens vulnerable. In our technological age, we find it Nov. 16th April 19th difficult to understand how Nazi Germany kept its vicious acts quiet for so long. However, with the populace starving for a leader and/or scared for their Nov. 23rd April 26th lives, it’s understandable how Adolf Hitler’s manipulation catapulted him to the top of the political tower. Dec. 7th May 3rd

In Jewish tradition we are taught that God created a world of th imperfection and that it is up to us to complete His work. Likewise, it is our Dec. 14 responsibility to make the world a better place so that the next generation can benefit. In celebrating Holocaust Remembrance Day we are doing just that. We not only pay tribute to the millions who lost their lives, but we gather to send a message to the world that this great tragedy will never happen again. As a response to the Holocaust and creation of the state of Israel, Jewish civic and political groups became wide-spread entities that advocate for change throughout the world. These groups help create a better world not only for Jewish people, but for all of humanity. A few weeks ago we celebrated Passover where we were asked to place ourselves in the story in order to experience the pain, suffering, and joy of the Israelites. On Holocaust Remembrance Day we do the same: we mourn the loss of family members and friends, while celebrating our continued existence and impact in the world. It is the responsibility of each and every one of us to learn about the Holocaust and to teach others. This year on Holocaust Remembrance Day, let’s pledge not to just celebrate with our hearts, but with our words and our actions as well. Let’s do our part to educate the world about this horrific incident in history so that events like this can no longer happen.

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Ayn lee Eretz Acheret It will be very strange not to be with my family on Yom Ha`atzmaut eve, watching the official torch-lighting ceremony onMount Herzl, Jerusalem. (I Have No Other This year the ceremony, which includes the lighting of twelve torches (one Country) for each of the Tribes of Israel) will be dedicated to the “Era of Women.” It’s a subject that is very dear to my heart. For the first time, all the people by Hadas Peled participating in the traditional torch-lighting ceremony will be women. It Israeli Shlicha (Emissary) will mark women’s contributions to science, culture, economics, security, [email protected] education, society, the environment, public service, and more. After the ceremony is over, many cities all over Israel will hold On May 6th, Israel will celebrate its 66th outdoor performances in city squares featuring leading Israeli singers and Independence Day. Our country has had fireworks displays. But the most awesome celebration takes place the day many challenges: wars, disasters, economic crises, difficult political after, when every single person in Israel is having dinner with his family situations, and disputes over legitimacy. But despite it all, our national “Al ha`esh” (in English it means “on the fire”, the Israeli version for pride doesn’t die. barbeque) is a time to enjoy delicious Israeli food and family. (We call Yom When I look at Israel in an objective way, it all makes sense. Ha`atzmaut national “On The Fire” day.) My time here has helped me put into words my feelings about my At the end of Yom Ha`atzmaut, when the flags come down and country, and I believe it’s a feeling I share with many other Israelis: the barbeque smoke is disappearing and we all stand in traffic waiting to it`s a love/hate relationship! get home, we feel this extraordinary feeling, which is the shared desire It’s not easy to live in Israel. It’s tempting to think of moving for what`s best for our country: to see it prosper. We remember that, in elsewhere. But in the end, we can’t, because Israel is our home. spite of the challenges, there is much to celebrate about Israel, and most Israelis might complain, criticize and talk about what’s wrong, but we importantly, ayn lano eretz acheret: we have no other country. are proud to be part of this country. We are patriots. We choose to stay, to stick together, in good and bad times. That’s what we know to do. Israel was created from nothing. Without economic potential, Hadas Peled is available for public speaking for civic groups, schools, churches, and other community organizations. Please contact Hadas at natural energy resources, or broad international support it emerged and [email protected] or 385-0098 thrived. It is the only Jewish state in the world and the only democratic state in the Middle East. On Yom Ha`atzmaut we leave the problems aside and look at what’s working. We celebrate a country that reaches new heights in science and technology despite the difficulties in the Save The Date education system. A country that carefully protects democracy, the Young function of the legal system, human rights, and freedom of the press, despite security risks and threats from terrorism. A country in which Leadership Beach most people feel secure, even as chaos surrounds us. A country where Party there are many young people who continue to believe in it. People like Sunday, June 8 me. YOUNG LEADERSHIP Tribefest in New Orleans March 16-18 Hadas Peled, Alison Lebovitz, Rachel Privett, Austin Center, Niki Goff, Jason Shuman, Rebecca Parker, and Jordan Parker had the opportunity to network with other young Jewish adults and to enhance their leadership skills.

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Thursday, May 1 5:30pm YL Israeli happy hour Sunday, May 4 4:00pm YL \ Hadas event - Israel Memorial Day Sunday, May 18 All day YL Event- Aleph Bet playground clean-up Saturday, May 31 All day YL Event - Karaoke Sunday, June 8 11:00am YL Israeli beach party Above, Alison Lebovitz Young Leadership See page 3 for photographs from Ori Cabinet co-Chair and Rob Lippit were two of the Naftaly Band presenters

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